Address & Contact Edit
Permanents Rd
Sundown QLD 4380
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Web: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/sundown/attractions/the-broadwater
Sleep under the stars in this idyllic camping spot near The Broadwater—a large,
permanent waterhole and
wildlife haven.
The Broadwater
camping area is at the southern entrance to the park and can be reached by conventional vehicle.
Features: Individual sites on the bank of the Severn River. Read about the park’s vegetation, geology and bushwalking at the
information shelter.
Location: About 1km east of the park headquarters.
Access: The
camping area can be reached by conventional vehicle via a narrow track. Access is not suitable for vehicles over 5 tonne.
Number of sites: Fifteen numbered sites of varying size exist in The Broadwater
camping area with onelarge group areaSuitable for groups of 15–30 people.
Suitable for: Tent camping beside your car; caravans (less than 4m); camper trailers; small motorhomes; large groups. Note: site sizes and entrance widths vary.
Surface: Earth/grass.
Facilities: Small barbecues, pit
toilets, bush showers with donkey heater (boil your own water), water at headquarters. Rubbish
bins are not provided—remove all your rubbish. There are no powered sites.
Open fires: Permitted in QPWS barbecues only (except when fire bans or prohibitions apply). Fires should not be left unattended. Fuel stoves are recommended. Bring your own cleaned, milled firewood if you want to use the barbecues. Never collect wood from the bush. All barbecue ashes need to be disposed of appropriately (wet down and take to waste transfer station). Ash must not be dumped in the
camping area or bush.
Generators: Not permitted.
Essentials to bring:
Drinking water, rubbish bags (no
bins are provided), insect repellent, container to carry water from headquarters (treat before drinking), fuel or gas stove, warm clothing and warm bedding. Bring your own clean, milled firewood if you want to use the barbecues as firewood is not provided. Never collect wood from the bush. Read more about before you visit.
Bookings: Book online. Book up to 12 months in advance.
Mobile phone coverage: Limited.